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Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)

investor · Philippines

BoI-endorsed, BI-issued investor visa granting indefinite residence to foreign nationals who remit and invest ≥ USD 75,000 in qualifying Philippine economic activities under Book V of EO 226 (Omnibus Investments Code). Applicant must be ≥ 21. Funds remitted via Land Bank (LBP) or Development Bank (DBP) accredited depository banks and converted to qualifying investments (shares in PSE-listed companies or BoI-preferred new/existing Philippine corporations). Probationary SIRV 6 months → indefinite SIRV on deployment.

Minimum stay / validity
Indefinite (after Probationary)
Processing time
Probationary ~30–60 days; Indefinite on deployment
Official source
https://boi.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/SIRV-FAQ.pdf
Last verified
May 2026

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